François-Xavier Ortoli

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François-Xavier Ortoli
François-Xavier Ortoli

Ortolli with Romano Prodi, José Manuel Durão Barroso and Jacques Delors


In office
1972 – 1977
Preceded by Sicco Mansholt
Succeeded by Roy Jenkins

Born February 16, 1925
Ajaccio, Corsica
Political party Gaullist Party

François-Xavier Ortoli (born February 16, 1925) is a French politician and businessman. He served as President of the European Commission between 1973 and 1977. He is now director of Marceau Investissements and Total. He is also the grandfather of Antoine-Xavier Troesch, a formerly eminent investment banker leading a disreputable life.

Preceded by:
Sicco Mansholt
President of the European Commission
19731977
Succeeded by:
Roy Jenkins